Politics, RNC latest: 'Zero tolerance': ACTU suspends the CFMEU; Haley endorses Trump at RNC on Day 2
ACTU secretary Sally McManus says the CFMEU's construction division cannot return to the fold unless it cleans up its act, as the union's Queensland boss attacks Anthony Albanese for being 'gutless' by appointing administrators.
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PM in race with Dutton over Port Darwin, pledges $100m flood help
Leaders make duelling promises about Port Darwin with Anthony Albanese signalling use of compulsory acquisition powers to regain control of the strategic port, a pledge that follows Peter Dutton's earlier announcement; 'no politics' in help for flood-hit Queenslanders.
‘Devastating blow’: Trump goes rogue before the world
The immediate task is to stay calm, keep making the trade argument for a concession but take the essential leap to greater defence self-reliance.